Chromebook

Next-gen Chromebook pens will have game-changing NFC charging

USI pens have finally reached the promised land. By the way, USI stands for the Universal Stylus Initiative. The 2.0 specification will now add support for NFC wireless charging. That removes one of the most obnoxious obstacles from a USI wireless pen. USI pens, which are natively supported on virtually all new Chromebooks as well…

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Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5 review: The reasonable choice

At a glanceExpert’s Rating ProsAttractive designAffordablePunchy audioExcellent keyboardConsMediocre performanceSubpar battery lifeOur Verdict The Lenovo Flex 5 is a good mid-range Chromebook with a decent display, excellent speakers, a nice keyboard, and versatile connectivity. Price When Reviewed$389 Best Prices Today $359.00 Free Those looking for an inexpensive Chromebook are certainly spoiled for choice but, as mentioned…

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What to look for in a cheap Chromebook

Is a cheap Chromebook good enough for distance learning and homework? Definitely—depending on what’s inside. As a parent or a student, you may already have weighed the pros and cons of Windows laptops vs Chromebooks. One of the appeals of a Chromebook is cost, especially if a family has to buy several. But some of…

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Score this HP Chromebook for $99, today only

HP If you need a new Chromebook for lightweight tasks, it’s your lucky day. Today only, Best Buy is selling an 11.6-inch HP Chromebook for an insane $99. This isn’t a jaw-dropping device, but it’ll get the job done and the price is definitely right. The sale ends just before midnight on Friday evening, Central…

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How to take a screenshot on a Chromebook

We’re still waiting for Windows to make screen captures this easy. Today’s Best Tech Deals Picked by PCWorld’s Editors Top Deals On Great Products Picked by Techconnect’s Editors Table of Contents Show More Screenshots—or captures of whatever is showing on your screen—let you easily save or share information. And on a Chromebook, grabbing them is…

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How to play games on a Chromebook

If you include Android games, a Chromebook arguably can play more games than a PC. Mark Hachman / IDG Today’s Best Tech Deals Picked by PCWorld’s Editors Top Deals On Great Products Picked by Techconnect’s Editors Table of Contents Show More We’ve become used to thinking of Chromebooks as simple productivity machines: a web interface…

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